News Updates

If we could give points for the most mean-spirited, misleading, and most unAmerican bill ever introduced, the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act or “RAISE” Act would win hands down. The draconian bill the Trump Administration announced yesterday has been touted as strengthening the economy. In reality, it will do anything but that. Rather[…]

It is an honor to be a panelist at this event. It is open to the public in-person and through live webcast. You can find out more at this link. See below for details. Thank you to the Washington State Bar Association for the invitation!

In the last couple of hours, Judge Watson in Hawaii ruled that grandparents are close family relationship and therefore will be exempt from the travel ban. I have not seen the decision it seems brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews may also be exempt. Good news for sure. Here are two articles on the issue: Yahoo news:[…]

Readers and listeners of my radio show will know how deeply I care about the International Entrepreneur Rule, the ‘Startup Visa’ alternative provision that was created by the Obama administration. The Rule was officially delayed on Monday through a federal register notice. Here are links to various media stories with my comments and appearances: KUOW -This[…]

My blog readers and viewers of my radio show Facebook videos will know how important the International Entrepreneur Rule has been for me and my clients. As the only Startup Visa alternative option in the US, it would have made a huge difference to many a founder struggling to find a way to stay in[…]

Tahmina Talks Immigration Radio Show Show will host a special Facebook Live only show talking immigration with some of the Seattle mayoral candidates! Co-hosted by Desi1250AM hosts Debadutta Dash and Tahmina Watson, the event will focus on immigration issues only. The panel discussion will be live before an audience and broadcast on Facebook Live simultaneously[…]

Update: The government amended the criteria to include ‘fiance’ as a bona fide relationship. The Associated Press published an article about an hour ago tonight reporting that the US Department of State issued a cable message late Wednesday night (June 28th) to embassies. The guidance confirms that the travel ban for the 6 countries listed[…]

USCIS announced on Friday 23rd that premium processing will be reinstated in one situation only. See below. While this is good news, it is important that the suspension of premium processing for all H1b is lifted soon. I hope USCIS will make similar announcements soon! Copied from USCIS USCIS to Resume H-1B Premium Processing for Physicians[…]

This morning, the US Supreme Court partially lifted the travel ban. The ban could potentially go into effect in about 72 hours. Specifically, SCOTUS will allow the Trump Administration to impose a 90-day ban on travelers from Libya, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen and a 120-day ban on all refugees entering the United States, EXCEPT[…]